I was in complete shock as I watched Juice's fist crash against Opies jaw. Opie stepped back for a quick moment and without another word knocked his head against Juice's sending him falling back against the nearby bar stools.
"Stop" I yelled out as I watched Juice lunge back at Opie throwing another punch.
I watched helpless as Juice continued throwing his fist against Opies jaw until I heard a loud yell.
"Enough" Jax yelled as he pushed through the crowd of people who were now all focused on Opie and Juice. He quickly jumped between them, pushing them apart before he could say anything Opie started in on Juice.
"What did you think I was going to do Juice. I was just talking to her. She's not even your old lady" Opie yelled over Jax.
"You grabbed her Op she was trying to leave" he yelled back taking a step closer to Opie when Jax quickly pushed him back.
"I was talking to her. Remember she has that crow on her lower back because of me Juice. She is using you to get here to see me" Opie yelled back.
"Wheres your wife Opie or did you drive another woman away" Juice yelled before Chibs jumped in beside Jax.
"Come on Juicey boy lets take this outside and calm down" he seemed to whisper in Juices ear as he threw his arm over Juices shoulder and lead him outside.
I watched for a moment as Jax backed Opie up against a nearby wall and was clearly saying something to Opie that did not seem to be going over well. Before I could do anything I watched as Opie pushed Jax back and headed for the door. I held my breath expecting to hear the sounds of another fight but was relieved when I heard the familiar sound of a bike start up knowing that Opie was headed home.
I headed towards the door hoping I would get the chance to speak with Juice. As I passed by I heard the voice of the clubs president as he sat on a beer stool.
"Holly Oswald is back in town, there goes the neighbourhood"
I ignored the old mans voice as I pushed through the door. I glanced around the parking lot looking for the two men. It only took a moment before I spotted them. Juice was leaning against the garage door his arms crossed over his chest, his mouth wasn't moving and his eyes were starring straight ahead. Clearly Chibs was lecturing him.
I slowly walked over to Juices now familiar bike and sat down. I sat there for a few moments watching them. I hated myself for doing this to Juice. I should have just focused on my sister when I came to Charming. I didn't have to go out with Juice and I didn't have to meet his friend. I could have left when I found out he was in SAMCRO. I could have avoided all of this and Juice would have been better off, I would have been better off.
This is exactly why I had avoided Charming. I had left this behind, I had left SAMCRO and all that it brought with it behind and in a matter of days I was right back in. I sighed running my hands along my exposed arms, feeling the cold more then I had when we first arrived to the club house. It seemed like only a moment later when Chibs walked away leaving Juice alone. I hesitated I wanted to go to him, but I wasn't sure if he would want to see me. The other half of me knew I should turn and walk away and leave Charming and SAMCRO behind once again. Before I could do anything I noticed him lookup. When our eyes met he didn't hesitate like I currently was. He slowly started walking towards me his eyes locked on mine.
When he reached me I stood up "Juice I'm sorry" I started to say before he cut me off.
"Don't" was all her muttered before he quickly wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me into a deep kiss. It was only a moment later when he pulled back his hands now cupping my cheeks.
I pulled back slightly "Wait Juice shouldn't we just talk about what happened in there" I motioned towards the club house. Now that he was standing in front of me I could see the full effect of his fight with Opie. His lip had a small cut on his and cheek had a red glow that would no doubt turn into a dark bruise.
"That was nothing" he replied as he pulled away from me and quickly got on his bike.
"I have to say something Juice. He was lying in there. Yes I did get that fucking tattoo because of him but I was young and stupid. I didn't use you to get to him. I didn't even know you were in SAMCRO. I was here for you" I spit out so fast I wasn't sure he could take it all in but I was desperate to get it through to him.
"That was only a few punches and its fine. Me and Op will be fine tomorrow. He grabbed you when you clearly didn't want him to. Your not his old lady and he needed to remember that. Now I'm leaving Holly, I would really like it if you got on the back of the bike and came with me but thats up to you" he said. It was obvious in his voice what had happened in there was some what normal to him, which was a thought that scared me.
Without a word I quickly climbed on to the back of his bike. I let my arms slip around his chest feeling the leather of his cut as I clung to him. I instantly felt relieved as he started his bike and pulled out of the parking lot. I was happy now, it was just me and Juice again as we drove farther from Teller and Morrow.
It seemed like only a few moments later when he pulled up in front of the hotel I was staying at. My happy feeling that I had moments before, suddenly disappeared. I had guessed he wouldn't want to see me anymore after what had happened tonight. I was a girl he had just met, a girl he had no ties to. Why would he want to spend more time with the girl who caused him to fight with one of his brothers he had known much longer. He was supposed to be with crow eaters not a former future old lady who had turned her back on the club once before. I wanted to spend the night with him but clearly he was ready for me to go home and leave him alone.
I climbed off the back of his bike and on to the pavement. I was surprised when he followed behind me and climbed off the bike. "Can I come up?" he asked as he flashed me that wide grin.
"Yes" I couldn't help but answer as I let out a laugh. I was shocked that the man who had just fought for me was now flashing me a million dollar smile. It was another trait that caused me to want to get to know him more.
"Remember I'm a good girl though" I called over my shoulder as we stepped into the hotel lobby.
We quickly stepped into a nearby elevator. I smirked as I watched Juice hold the door open for a family and couldn't help but notice their double takes as they eyed his cut. Charming was no strangers to the sons and most of the town had no issues with the club but every once in awhile you would run into a few who wanted to stay as far away from the We rode the rest of the way to my floor in silence. When we reached my floor I grabbed his hand and lead him into the hallway.
I slid my key card through the door lock when we reached my room. I pushed through the door and was relieved to see house cleaning had already been there in my absence.
"Aren't the boys going to miss you tonight?" I asked as I slid my heels off and tossed them next to the bed.
"Not tonight, they will be partying for the rest of the night and they will see me tomorrow" he smirked as he slid his cut off and tossed it on a nearby chair.
I had always been a girl who hated to admit it but was attracted to the reaper cut. I had begged Opie to wear it when we were together and had taken second glances at most of the members of SAMCRO back in the day. But when it came to Juice as attractive as it was I couldn't help but admit I was relieved to see him without it.
"Do you want a drink?" I called out as I ducked to start raiding the mini fridge in the room.
"No I'm good"
I grabbed a small bottle of vodka and can of coke from the fridge and placed it on a nearby desk before I turned to see him sitting on the edge of the bed.
"Thanks for coming back with me Juice. I was worried after what happened you wouldn't want to see me again" I admit hoping he wouldn't take my honesty as rushing whatever was happening between the two of us. I made my way over to him now standing directly in front of him.
"I told you gorgeous, that was nothing. Opie and I will be fine" he said softly as he wrapped his arms around my waist pulling me closer to him.
I let my hands cups his cheeks as I looked into his gorgeous brown eyes. I softly ran my hand over his bruised cheek. Just as I leaned into kiss him I heard his cell phone ring.
"Shit I'm sorry babe one second" he muttered as he searched his pockets before pulling out a cell phone and pulled it to his ear.
I pulled away from him and fell into a nearby chair as I watched him stood from the bed and began to walk the room. "Seriously right now. Shit, okay I'll be there as soon as I can" he almost yelled into the phone before he shoved the phone back into the pocket it had come from.
"Holly, I'm sorry I gotta go its club stuff. I'll call you when I'm done if its not to late maybe we can meet up" he muttered as he pulled on the cut I had been happy to see him remove.
My stomach dropped, I felt like I was relieving my past with Opie. In that moment I instantly re thought all of the past few days. I liked Juice that was true, I liked him more then I had liked a guy in long time. I didn't want to give up on him so fast, but I didn't want to deal with SAMCRO when I had been away for so long. I wasn't prepared to spend my future with Juice playing second best to the club.
"Okay, be safe" was all I could manage to mutter when he leaned down and kissed me. I silently watched as he left the room leaving me alone again.
